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24 May 2013 Updated at 7:32 PM UAE
Qatar Air's cargo unit adds three new planes
Transport»

Qatar Air's cargo unit adds three new planes

Thursday, 23 May 2013 9:03 AM

CEO says deliveries of A330s signal 'new era' for airline's freight operations

Etihad recruits pilots from partner airberlin
Transport»

Etihad recruits pilots from partner airberlin

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:48 AM

Abu Dhabi carrier takes on 50 fliers as German airline undergoes restructuring programme

Mall of Qatar project set for 2015 opening
Retail»

Mall of Qatar project set for 2015 opening

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:44 AM

Gulf state’s largest mall will cost $820m and will feature more than 400 outlets

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Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9
Markets»

Dubai's Arabtec to begin $650m rights issue on June 9

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:39 AM

UAE's market regulator says contracting giant will begin subscription for issue next month

Damac launches sales at luxury Dubai project
Real Estate»

Damac launches sales at luxury Dubai project

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:35 AM

Dubai developer offers apartments at Bay's Edge in Burj area at prices from AED720,000

Bahrain opposition party suspends reconciliation talks
Politics & Economics»

Bahrain opposition party suspends reconciliation talks

Thursday, 23 May 2013 8:31 AM

Wefaq cites raid by security forces on home of top Shi'ite cleric as reason for pull-out

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BP to invest $2.85bn in Iraq's largest oilfield
Energy»

BP to invest $2.85bn in Iraq's largest oilfield

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:43 PM

Iraq aims to boost oil exports to 6 million barrels per day by 2017

Carrefour to divest 25% stake in Middle East venture
Retail»

Carrefour to divest 25% stake in Middle East venture

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:35 PM

Europe's largest retailer may divest remaining stake in joint venture with Majid Al Futtaim

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike
Construction»

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:28 PM

Police chief, Dahi Khalfan, confirms 200 striking workers will be repatriated at their request

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Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?
Healthcare»

Middle East's killer virus: what's in a name?

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 6:03 PM

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome claims twenty victims - is it right to name a virus after a region?

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Egyptian developer SODIC's net profit drops 83 pct
Real Estate»

Egyptian developer SODIC's net profit drops 83 pct

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:55 PM

The firm expects to achieve delivery targets of more than 600 units in 2013,

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed
Commodities»

Gold up on soft dollar after concerns about Fed allayed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:39 PM

Spot gold reversed Tuesday's 1.3 percent fall and rose as much as 1.6 percent to a session high of $1,397.51 an ounce

GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling
Culture & Society»

GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:32 PM

Proposed 100 percent tax hike could lead to growth of illicit trade

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Iran denies link to group arrested for spying in Saudi Arabia
Politics & Economics»

Iran denies link to group arrested for spying in Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:03 PM

Foreign Ministry spokesman repeatedly denies Iran's connections to spy suspects

Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed
Stocks»

Qatar hits fresh 28-month high; UAE markets mixed

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:00 PM

Doha bourse advanced 0.5 percent to its highest since January 2011


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